There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain Aberystwyth - Birmingham International / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 26m£120–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk083
7h 55m£34–75Drive 213.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridgecar 213.7 mi
4h 1m£52–76Train, bus
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Stationbus 905
7h 8m£75–145
Aberystwyth to Cambridge by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Cambridge via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Cambridge is 261 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £120 - £200.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Cambridge is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Cambridge, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Cambridge via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road in around 7h 55m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham Centre - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Bus Station to Drummer St Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Cambridge train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Cambridge is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Aberystwyth to Cambridge.
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